Automating PIX Configuration

sfeltner00 · ‎01-07-2008

I am trying to automate the configuration of PIX501 (currently running 6.3). My goal is to have a tech pull a PIX out of the box and enter the Serial Number and MAC address into a database. At that point a DHCP reservation is made for the MAC address and the firewall is put on a shelf until needed.

When needed, the PIX is installed and powered up. The tech can then trigger an event to automatically push a configuration down (from outside) into the PIX eliminating as much operator error as possible.

The problem: The PIX does not come out of the box with SSH configured from the outside. Is there anyway to work around this? Presently, I am down to configuring SSH for outside, setting the domain-name and generating the RSA keys. I really need to eliminate even this amount of manual intervention.

Ideas?

Thanks,

Steven

Collin Clark · ‎01-08-2008

I used to use VB scripts in SecureCRT to eliminate user error. I know of no way to have a FW pre-configured from Cisco. I can provide the script if you like.

HTH